Asan Nanum Foundation, Recruiting Startups for 'Maru' Residency

Benefits Including Provision of Team-specific Office Spaces and Support for Promotional Marketing

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] Asan Nanum Foundation (Chairman Jang Seok-hwan) announced on the 9th that it is selecting startups for the first half of the year to join the entrepreneurship platform 'Maru'. Maru is located in the startup street of Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Following Maru180, which opened in April 2014, Maru360, which was additionally opened last November, provides comprehensive solutions including infrastructure, networks, and education necessary for startups.

A total of 16 startups selected through this recruitment will move into Maru180 and Maru360 in April and receive various benefits including office space for up to one year. Office space is allocated according to the number of team members, and all necessary office furniture is provided. The cost for using the office space is limited to the minimum actual expenses required for facility management.

All meeting rooms, lounges, shower rooms, and sleeping rooms within Maru180 and Maru360 can be freely used by resident startups. The newly opened kids zone in Maru360 is available at a discounted price. The studio and seminar rooms in Maru360, as well as the event hall in Maru180, can also be used free of charge.

Additionally, through the 'Maru Benefit' program, solutions necessary for startups such as recruitment, legal services, translation, and cloud services are provided free of charge or at discounted prices. There is also the 'Maru Connect' benefit, which offers one-on-one mentoring from top industry experts or senior entrepreneurs. Investment connections are possible through the Asan Nanum Foundation network, and community programs such as town hall meetings and workshops are held regularly to facilitate mutual exchange and communication among employees of resident startups.

Jang Seok-hwan, Chairman of the Asan Nanum Foundation, said, "Since newly opening Maru360 last November, the Asan Nanum Foundation has been working to expand support for startup growth along with Maru180," adding, "As Maru itself is an entrepreneurial ecosystem, we hope that excellent startups can start and expand their potential here."

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